How to transfer outlook mail to another computer

There are a few ways to transfer Outlook mail to another computer, depending on your specific situation and preferences. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Export and Import

  1. On the computer with the Outlook account you want to transfer, open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Export to a file.
  2. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) as the file type and choose a location to save the file.
  3. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.) and click Next.
  4. Choose a password to encrypt the file (optional) and click Finish.
  5. On the new computer, open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import from another program or file.
  6. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) as the file type and choose the file you exported earlier.
  7. Follow the prompts to import the file into Outlook.

Method 2: Use Outlook's built-in transfer feature

  1. On the computer with the Outlook account you want to transfer, open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
  2. Click Show Profiles and select the profile you want to transfer.
  3. Click Copy and then Next.
  4. Choose a location to save the profile and click Finish.
  5. On the new computer, open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles.
  6. Click Show Profiles and select Add.
  7. Choose the profile you copied earlier and click Next.
  8. Follow the prompts to set up the profile on the new computer.

Method 3: Use a third-party tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you transfer Outlook mail to another computer, such as:

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